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LA County Board of Supervisors advances major governance overhaul
The The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors advanced a major proposal on Tuesday aimed at significantly changing county governance.operates. The measure aims to expand the board from five to nine members and create a countywide elected executive position. The proposal, supported by Supervisors Lindsey Horvath and Janice Hahn, was...
Pasadena, foundation to host event for Arroyo Seco trail project
A groundbreaking ceremony to start revitalizing the Arroyo Seco’s trail system is set for Saturday, Pasadena city officials announced Tuesday. The Pasadena, Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department and the One Arroyo Foundation are organizing the 10 a.m. event at Brookside Park, Picnic Area G in the park’s southern section, 360 N. Arroyo Blvd.
Career corner: The salary divide
Do you ever wonder what your life would have been like if you had taken a different path? For example, what if you had studied something different in college? Or, if you had worked in a different industry? Or, if you had a different role at work?. When I was...
Capistrano Beach to get additional sand to combat coastal erosion
Orange County Public Works and OC Parks on Tuesday began placing up to 20,000 cubic yards of clean sand removed from flood control maintenance in the Santa Ana River at Capistrano Beach within the city of Dana Point. Public access may be limited during construction as sand is placed along...
IE food bank gets grant from Albertsons to provide meals to children
Feeding America Riverside San Bernardino has received a $60,000 grant from the Albertsons, Vons, Pavilions Foundation to fight hunger during the summer months and after school hours when children face higher rates of food insecurity, FARSB announced Tuesday. The grant is part of the foundation’s Nourishing Neighbors Program and the...
Turn your Bluetooth off when not in use
When you leave your Bluetooth on, it opens up pathways for hackers to inject malicious software into your computer and access your private information. Hackers can use Bluetooth to access your private information and spread malicious software throughout your network. Minimizing Bluetooth usage (especially while traveling) will help reduce exposure to serious vulnerabilities. Take 30 seconds, and make sure you turn Bluetooth off when you’re out and about.
‘Composting’ our emotions: How climate action cultivates well-being
Broadcast version by Suzanne Potter for California News Service reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-Public News Service Collaboration. Marinel Ubaldo freezes when she hears heavy rain or intense wind. “My brain just cannot function,” says Ubaldo, a climate activist who is studying for her master’s degree in environmental management at...
Block party at Paramount Studios to support cancer research
The Concern Foundation’s 49th Annual Block Party — an outdoor food, beverage, and entertainment celebration — is set to take place on Saturday from 6 to 11 p.m. on the historic backlot of Paramount Studios Hollywood, bringing together 4,000 guests for an evening dedicated to raising funds for cancer research.
New Monrovia Community Garden opening this summer
Monrovia’s Community Garden at 303 W. Colorado Ave. has been so successful that a new Monrovia Community Garden will be opening up later this summer on the south end of Monrovia near Station Square. Residents interested in learning more and participating in the city’s information meetings, staff along with...
Corona seeks resident input on Skyline Trail improvements
Skyline Trail has become a key destination for hikers, mountain bikers and outdoor enthusiasts in Corona. City officials said community feedback has indicated that residents want to keep the trail green and natural, and officials have received requests to make the trail a more enjoyable experience for people of all ages and abilities. According to officials, some ideas that have been tossed around are more shade, some seating, a restroom and a trail map.
New program aims to help LA foster youth at risk of homelessness
A program to help Los Angeles residents facing eviction with resources will be expanded to assist young adults leaving foster care, Mayor Karen Bass announced Monday. Bass along with the Mayor’s Fund for Los Angeles, Children’s Law Center of California and The RightWay Foundation have partnered to help connect young adults leaving the foster care system with services that include housing navigation, job readiness, job placement and financial education.
2 Rottweilers rescued from Gage Canal in Riverside
A Riverside County animal control officer rescued two Rottweiler dogs stuck in the Gage Canal on the Fourth of July, according to the Riverside County Department of Animal Services. The Rottweilers were located in the Gage Canal near Jackson Street and just south of the California Citrus State Historic Park...
‘Welcome to San Bernardino’ mural to be unveiled Tuesday
A new mural entitled “Welcome to San Bernardino” by local artist Christian Mariscal will be unveiled at a 10 a.m. ceremony on Tuesday at the Rudy C. Hernandez Community Center, located at 222 N. Lugo Ave. The mural is part of the San Bernardino Beautification and Cultural Infusion Project funded through a Creative Corps Inland SoCal grant, from the Inland Empire Community Foundation in partnership with the California Arts Council.
Danny Feldman of Pasadena Playhouse honored for leadership in theater
The Los Angeles Times recently launched “L.A. Influential” and Pasadena Playhouse Producing Artistic Director Danny Feldman was called one of “The Creators” — a group of outstanding individuals who are leaving their mark in film, art, music, and more. He was listed with 14 others...
Reports: Senior Democrats call for Biden to quit presidential race
During a meeting of party leaders Sunday, Riverside County congressman Mark Takano and three other senior Democrats called for President Joe Biden to drop out of his reelection campaign, according to published reports. Takano, the ranking member of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, joined Rep. Jerry Nadler of New...
Anaheim police shoot at suspect during vehicle pursuit
Anaheim police officers shot at an allegedly armed suspect Friday following a vehicle pursuit, authorities announced. The 31-year-old suspect was not struck by gunfire, and officers recovered a firearm at the scene, police said. On Friday just before 3:45 a.m. an officer witnessed a hit-and-run traffic collision, according to the...
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